New Global Initiative Targets Crop Health Losses
The program helps growers manage pest pressure and improve spray precision to protect global yields.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Organic Food
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Rovensa Next has launched a new initiative to help global growers mitigate crop losses from pests and diseases, which currently account for 40% of annual production loss. The initiative focuses on integrated pest management techniques, including new control products and spray-drift reduction technology.
Why it matters
With pests causing more than $220 billion in annual global economic losses, growers need more precise tools to manage crop health. This initiative seeks to standardize strategies for monitoring and intervention to help producers better anticipate and respond to shifting environmental pressures.
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The players
Rovensa Next
An international provider of agricultural solutions specializing in sustainable crop protection and biostimulants.
Food and Agriculture Organization
A specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve food security.
The details
The initiative integrates a framework of monitoring, prevention, intervention, and application quality management. To reduce chemicals moving outside target areas, the company introduced Driffo, an adjuvant that reduces spray drift by an average of 37% at a 0.1% concentration. For active pest control, the initiative utilizes products like Prev-Am, which demonstrated 65% control of motile mites when applied at a 0.4% concentration.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: Rovensa Next launched the initiative at ABIM.
Health Landscape
This initiative aligns with the Food and Agriculture Organization's estimates on global crop production losses to address the food security challenge posed by pests. It marks a shift toward integrating specialized application technology with traditional prevention measures to optimize modern agricultural health.
While these tools are designed for agricultural production, they influence the overall food supply chain and environmental health. Consumers interested in how their produce is grown can discuss integrated pest management practices with local farmers or at their local market.
The takeaway
Pests remain a massive threat to global food supplies, costing billions in annual production. Understanding how farmers utilize modern technology to reduce chemical reliance can help you make more informed decisions about the food you purchase.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by AgriBusiness Global.
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